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Ten Erasmus+ pilot projects paving the way for the European degree and institutional cooperation

"The six Erasmus+ pilot projects piloting the criteria for a European degree label have advanced the conceptualisation and potential implementation of a European degree, emphasising its role in promoting deeper integration within the EEA and boosting the competitiveness and appeal of Europe’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 348958
• Published on 24/12/24 at 18:00
© Dalle
[Echoes from Brussels] Research carreers, ERC, University alliances... Editorial watch no. 1

ERC’s transformative research, a new alliance against pediatric cancers and Erasmus+ milestones: Discover the latest reports and events shaping Europe’s higher education, research and innovation sectors in this first edition of Echoes from Brussels. This collection is designed to simplify your…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 346939
• Published on 24/12/24 at 17:41
© Dalle
FP10: "A dedicated and autonomous fund based on seven priorities", including excellence (G6)

The G6 network, bringing together the CNR, the CNRS, the CSIC, Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft/Helmholtz Association, Leibniz-Gemeinschaft and Max Planck Societ "calls for the European research and innovation policy to be strategically reoriented" in a position paper about the FP10 on 18/12/2024. The…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 348957
• Published on 23/12/24 at 15:06
© University of Groningen
Initiative for Science in Europe: Moniek Tromp (University of Groningen), President as of 01/01/2025

Moniek Tromp, Director of the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials and Chair of Materials Chemistry at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) will take office as the new President of Initiative for Science in Europe on 01/01/2025, announces ISE on 20/12/2024. She was elected by the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 348939
• Published on 20/12/24 at 17:09
©  Pascal Xicluna/agriculture.gouv.fr
R&D investment 2023: Growth in EU companies outstriping that of their peers

"This year, EU-based companies have surpassed their global counterparts in R&D growth for the first time in over a decade, a testament to Europe's potential for innovation", writes Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation, on the results of the EU Scoreboard 2024 on…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Companies, …
• Article # 348897
• Published on 20/12/24 at 16:11
©  iStock / Klenger
UE-Switzerland: Completion of negotiations on Horizon Europe; participation from 01/01/2025

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, confirm the completion of negotiations on a broad package of agreements "that aim to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship", announces the Commission on…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 348912
• Published on 20/12/24 at 16:10
• Updated on20/12/24 at 17:23
©  Adrien Coquet (Noun Project)
Spain: €2,042.2 M to be invested in R&D&I projects and calls for proposals by the AEI

Two calls for proposals for R&D&I projects with a total budget of €995 M are launched by the State Research Agency (AEI) of Spain, dependent on the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, announces the AEI on 13/12/2024. The calls concern notably Knowledge Generation Projects and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 348419
• Published on 19/12/24 at 18:18
©  Utrecht University
Universiteit Utrecht (Netherlands): Wilco Hazeleger appointed new Rector

Wilco Hazeleger, Professor of Climate System Science and currently Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences at Universiteit Utrecht (UU) will be the new Rector Magnificus of UU on 27/03/2024. He will take the position after Henk Kummeling, the current Rector of the Dutch university, for four…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Universities, Strategy
• Article # 348799
• Published on 19/12/24 at 17:18
©  Mkill / Wikipédia
DFG : Increase of 12.9% of German universities basic funding from 2019 to 2022

"In 2022, German universities received a total of around €26.7 Bn in basic funding, €3 Bn more than in 2019 - an increase of 12.9 %. A total of €10.4 Bn in third-party funding was allocated to universities in 2022, an increase of €1.7 Bn, or 19.1 %, compared to 2019", according to the Funding…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 348184
• Published on 18/12/24 at 13:49
©  ETH Zürich / Alessandro Della Bella
Switzerland: Triple tuition fees for foreign students at ETH Domain; capping of new students at EPFL

The ETH Board decides to triple tuition fees for foreign students for the 2025 autumn semester. However, under a transitional provision, students who have already enrolled will be able to complete their studies without paying triple the tuition fees, says the Board after its meeting on 04 and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 348150
• Published on 17/12/24 at 17:29